Fareham: population and statistics
Fareham has a population of 115,373 (2025) across 74.2 km², or 1,554 people per km². It ranks 257 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 115,373 residents
- 74.2 km²
- 1,554 people/km²
Fareham in numbers
Population of Fareham over time
Fareham had 114,480 residents in 2015 and 115,373 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 114,777 |
| 2021 | 114,952 |
| 2022 | 114,595 |
| 2023 | 114,705 |
| 2024 | 115,208 |
| 2025 | 115,373 |
All indicators for Fareham
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Fareham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 50 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.8% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 282 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fareham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 51,530 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 235 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 17.9% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 283 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 14.7% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 234 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 48,639 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 223 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 86.5% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 139 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 13.1% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 79.2% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 3 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 12.6% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 309 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.1% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 312 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £333,599 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 118 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 213 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fareham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.7% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 34 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.4% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 190 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fareham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,220 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 242 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.2 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 165 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,380 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 255 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,740 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 70 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Fareham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 87.6% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 6 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 331 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fareham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.1% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 275 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Fareham ranks 46 by population.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): 79.2% in Fareham, compared with an average of 67.0% in South East and 62.3% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 87.6% in Fareham, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South East for “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”.
- Number 1 in South East for “Households heated by mains gas only”.
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,395 football pitches.
- 5.5 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Gosport, 5.4 km away.
Business sectors: Fareham
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction16.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
Where is Fareham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fareham?
Fareham has 115,373 residents (2025), ranking 257 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Fareham?
Fareham covers 74.2 km², with a density of 1,554 people per km².
Is the population of Fareham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fareham went from 114,480 to 115,373, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Fareham?
Fareham is in South East (region). Latitude 50.854, longitude −1.175.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): what is the figure for Fareham?
In Fareham, “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)” stands at 79.2% (2021), ranking 3 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67.3%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Fareham?
In Fareham, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 87.6% (2025-2026), ranking 6 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Fareham?
The nearest to Fareham are Gosport (5.4 km), Portsmouth (9.7 km), Havant (14 km), Eastleigh (14 km), Southampton (16 km).